Beyond Kuhn: scientific explanation, theory structure, incommensurability, and physical necessity

Introduction: the road to Kuhn and beyond -- A new logic of explanation -- Structure of conceptual theories I: category systems -- Structure of conceptual theories II: representational spaces -- Structure of conceptual theories III: languages -- Incommensurability -- Scientific growth -- Physical ne...

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Main Author: Hung, Edwin H.-C. (Author)
Contributors: Hung, Edwin (Other) ; Kuhn, Thomas S. 1922-1996 (Honoree)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Aldershot, Hants [u.a.] Ashgate 2006
In:Year: 2006
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Kuhn, Thomas S. 1922-1996, The structure of scientific revolutions
B Methodology / Scientific progress
B Kuhn, Thomas S. 1922-1996, The structure of scientific revolutions / Theory of science
Further subjects:B Kuhn, Thomas S
B Representation Philosophy
B Kuhn, Thomas S Structure of scientific revolutions
B Kuhn, Thomas S. 1922-1996
B Conceptualism
B Representation (Philosophy)
B Science History
B Science Philosophy
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Summary:Introduction: the road to Kuhn and beyond -- A new logic of explanation -- Structure of conceptual theories I: category systems -- Structure of conceptual theories II: representational spaces -- Structure of conceptual theories III: languages -- Incommensurability -- Scientific growth -- Physical necessity : a cross-theoretic notion -- Projective explanation : deduction lost, deduction regained
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [137] - 143) and index
ISBN:0754653471